<p>How good are the professors for undergraduate cello majors at IU? I mean, sure they've got Starker, but I doubt he teaches undergraduates. So how about their other professors? I've heard that Emilio Colon isn't all that good, but that was just one person's opinion.</p>
<p>I have been taking cello lessons as a second instrument at IU from a student of Janos Starker, and he has nothing but good things to say about his professor and the professors in the department. In general, you aren't going to get a bad teacher at IU, you just need to find one that works best for you. If you visit, take a trial lesson with whichever teacher you are interested in. </p>
<p>I have two friends who play cello who are in Starker's studio and they are both undergrads.</p>
<p>The string department at IU is said to be the most competative aside from the voice program. Not many people have bad things to say about it.</p>